The Octave Journey

THE JOURNEY OF THE OCTAVE

Experimentation

Duncan Taylor has experimented with great success for over forty years by maturing whiskies in smaller Octave casks. Our research stemmed from the simple premise that more wood interacts with Whisky over a shorter period of time in a small cask than in a larger cask, therefore allowing a more rapid melding of wood, air, and alcohol.

Breaking down the process

With small casks meaning more wood contact it also means more aroma and flavour, moved into Octaves for a short period it lifts the flavours to a different level. Specially coopered in Spain to our demands the Octaves are the perfect example of what can do be done to make good whisky great.

Whisky Region

Looking across Scotland and its regions, most whiskies will be found maturing in ex-American Oak. The use of the sherry infused Octaves raises the game intensifying the all-round flavour profile of all Scotland’s whiskies. Regardless of it being Highland, Speyside or Islay the Octave maturation has succeeded in elevating the finished product to another level.

The Journey of the Octave

About The Collection

Octave Invigorated Whiskies

For upwards of 40 years the team at Duncan Taylor has experimented by maturing whiskies in smaller casks with great success. Our research stemmed from the simple premise that there is more wood interaction with whisky over a shorter period of time in a small cask than in a large cask, therefore allowing a more rapid melding of wood, air and alcohol.
After a second maturation the octave casks have refined the whisky, enhancing its hue, taste, form and character. The flavour profile is gently expanded, a little more sophisticated with the commanding presence of a mature, well-balanced Scotch Whisky.
They have become ‘Octave Invigorated™.
The Octave Collection is extensive with something for all tastes, be it a single malt, a single grain or a blended malt whisky. Featured distilleries include Aultmore, Bhunnahabhain, Brackla, Caol Ila, Glenallachie, Glen Moray, Highland Park, Miltonduff and Tobermory.